*******PROLOGUE*******
LOCATION> HIDDEN BASE IN SOUTH AMERICA.
SCENE> AFTER THE SUCCESSFUL ATTACK ON THE ATLANTEANS' MAIN
BASE, THE HEROES HAVE RETURNED TO THE HIDDEN COMPOUND FOUND
EARLIER BY CEREBRA WHERE THEIR INJURIES ARE BEING TREATED AND
DECISIONS ARE MADE ABOUT WHAT SHOULD BE DONE NEXT.<Crusade> ::looks down at a deep gashon his
forearm, watching as his flesh and circuitry slowly sew back
together:: We need to do something. The Morlocks aren't gonna be
able to stop Apocalypse. It'll just be like the last time, except
they'll all die.
<Tripstar> ::rubs the back of his neck:: Yeah, we need to
do something... but what?
<GhostRider> ::sits on a bench in the corner in his base
appearance with no holographic flame or simulated leather outfit,
appears to be unconscious with a power cable jacked into a socket
on his chest::
<Cerebra> ::sighs and rubs her forehead:: Apocalypse must
have expended a vast amount of his energy to reach orbit in the
manner that he did. The Morlocks may yet have a chance, if he is
still recovering from that.
<Strange> ::lays on one of the medical beds, unconscious
and resting::
<Tripstar> I certainly hope so, for their sake...
<Skullfire> ::hand on his side, where his ribs have been
bruised:: If not, then we're going up there next and doing it.
Something in this place should give us the means to reach him in
orbit.
<Cerebra> We'll attend to that soon. I haven't yet fully
explored what this place has to offer. Doom seems to have
designed this place in preparation for anything.
<Tripstar> ::stands up:: Then let's get to work on that,
then. We can't just stand by and do nothing.
<Cerebra> It will take time. So we might as well wait and
see how the Morlocks fare.. ::raises an eyebrow as a few members
of X-Nation enter the room::
<Uproar> Wasn't that Static guy one of the Morlocks or
something?
<Wulff> Whooo..! Bithead was NOT friendly on the nose.
::waves his hand in front of his nose:: Who the shock lights up
those twencen tobacco sticks anymore?
<December> ::rolls her eyes at Wulff:: Seemed kinda cute to
me.
<Wulff> Ha! Guy wore a mask all the time! Probably to hide
some disfigured face with gnarled yellow teeth.. all these pus
filled boils.. and and.. some goofy as shock little beard like
'smithy has!
<Metalsmith> ::hears the comment from across the room and
looks up:: Hey! Least hair don't grow everywhere BUT my face,
puppy-boy!
<Tripstar> ::snickers::ACTION> THE X-NATION KIDS' BICKERING IS INTERRUPTED BY
THE SUDDEN APPEARANCE OF A HOLOGRAPHIC PROJECTION OF DOOM IN THE
ROOM WITH EVERYONE.<Doom> I see that you have made use of resources I
left available to you, Cerebra. However, this will not be a long
term settlement. The installation will be destroyed in exactly 47
minutes. I suggest you vacate the area prior to that.
<Doom> What Doom gives, he may also take away. ::ends his
transmission as abruptly as it started::*******SIM START*******
LOCATION> APOCALYPSE'S SATELLITE.
SCENE> GALLY AND XENO CONTINUE TO BATTLE WITH FAMINE. HOWEVER,
NOTHING THEY HIT HIM WITH SEEMS TO GO NOTICED BY THE HUNGER
DRIVEN ZOMBIE.<Xeno> ::swings a punch at Famine:: might have to
wrap him up
<Gally> ::narrows her eyes... as the pupils glow red::
maybe this... thing will notice if I start removing parts of his
anatomy
<Famine> ::takes the punch hard, jerking around and causing
his arms to smack into Gally's head, knocking her back::
<Gally> ::regains her balance:: ((my gyros are going to
hate me in the morning)) you have had your chance to surrender...
::swings her arm blade at Famine's midsection::
<Famine> ::keels over as the blade slashes into his
midsection, recovering quickly with the wound fully closed::
<Xeno> ::goes up behind Famine, trying to pick him up and
slam him to the ground::
<Famine> ::moves quickly, lunging at Gally and pinning her
to the floor, staring down at her:: hnnn.. ::brow furrows:: rrhn!
...nothing!
<Gally> ::tries to move her fingers to touch Famine's arm
or hands and fire her plasma flares:: of course silly organic...
I am a synthetic
<Famine> ::leaps back with his arms momentarily in flames::
<Xeno> im going to get some metal from the shuttle to tie
him up with, be right back ::goes towards the shuttle::
<Gally> ::rolls backwards onto her feet:: you are boring me
organic... time to end this ::fires plasma flares from both hands
at Famine... full power::
<Xeno> ::gets to the sluttle and rips out some srtong metal
he can use to tie Famine up with::ACTION> FAMINE IS BOMBARDED BY THE FLARES AND DRIVEN
INTO THE CORNER OF THE ROOM, FALLING TO THE FLOOR IN THE MIDDLE
OF THE FIERY BLAZE.<Xeno> ::gets back:: well ::tosses the metal to
the ground:: no need for this is there? ::goes towards that door
that closed::
<Famine> ::suddenly leaps from the corner, his entire body
on fire, slamming into Xeno's back and tackling him into the
ground:: ...inside...! hunger!
<Xeno> ::hits the floor:: hey, dont you die? ::turns up his
defence system full power, trying to knock him off::ACTION> XENO'S ARMOR SUIT BEGINS SPARKING AND
SIGNALLING ALERTS TO HIM ABOUT OVERHEATING AND LOSING POWER
SUBSTANTIALLY FROM TRYING TO DEFEND AGAINST FAMINE'S PSIONIC
ATTACK, AND FAILING.<Xeno> oh no.. ::Jumps backwards towards a wall,
hopeing to knock famine off::
<Gally> *sigh* ::runs over and swings her leg in a kick at
Famine's head:: than... STARVEACTION> FAMINE'S GRIP HOLDS FIRM. THE SHUTTLE IN THE
WALL JERKS SLIGHTLY FROM XENO'S IMPACT.<Xeno> get offa me ::runs backwards into the wall
again, diverting weapons power to the defences::
<Gally> ((I have got to get him off of Xeno...)) ::swings
her arm blade trying to land the point between Famine's collar
bone and his neck::
<Famine> ::drops off of Xeno's back, the wound onfrom the
blade glowing with energy and beginning to close::
<Xeno> ::jumps back again, putting the weapons power back
online:: thanksACTION> THAT SECOND IMPACT CAUSES THE SHUTTLE TO JERK
AGAIN. IN A MOMENT, IT COMES TOTALLY LOOSE FROM THE SATELLITE AND
FLOATS OFF INTO SPACE, LEAVING A LARGE HOLE IN THE WALL WITH A
SUCTION FORCE TRYING TO PULL THEM INTO SPACE AS WELL.<Xeno> uh oh, bad move by me ::Tries to open the
door, thrusters going::
<Gally> ::leaps to grab ahold of Xeno:: I think this is our
cue to leave
<Xeno> i beleive it is too ::diverts power to help open the
door::ACTION> XENO'S SUIT IS OVERTAKEN BY MALFUNCTIONS FROM
THE DAMAGE FAMINE INFLICTED UPON HIS CIRCUITRY, MAKING HIM
HELPLESS AGAINST THE SUCTION FORCE.<Xeno> no.. stupid machine, you cant fail
<Famine> ::slides along the floor towards the hole:;
<Gally> ::swings her fist in a tank killer punch at the
door::
<Xeno> ::Tries to hold onto something with all of his
strength::ACTION> GALLY PUNCHES HER FIST THROUGH THE DOOR,
KEEPING HER IN PLACE. HOWEVER, XENO IS SEPERATED FROM HER BY HIS
MALFUNCTIONING SUIT AND GOES FLYING OUT INTO SPACE RIGHT AFTER
FAMINE, ALL THE SYSTEMS IN HIS SUIT BEGINNING TO FAIL.
SCENE> POWERSLAM CONTINUES TO SURVIVE HIS ENTRAPMENT WITH
PESTILENCE, DOING HIS BEST TO KEEP HER AT A DISTANCE BUT YET TO
INFLICT ANY SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE ON HER. HIS LAST EXPLOSION HAS
THROWN PESTILENCE ALL THE WAY ACROSS THE ROOM.<Pestilence> ::eyes narrow, grin widening, and she
heads straight for Slam on all fours:: Gotta do better than that,
boy
<Powerslam> ::backsteps slightly, circling so the
podiums're between him and Pestilence:: Is that the best you've
got? ::smirks:: Static could handle you
<Powerslam> ::eyes narrow:: This' ending ::raises his hands
and concentrates, sending a string of energy balls at the
oncoming Pestilence:: now
<Pestilence> ::leaps straight up, twisting to avoid the
energy spheres::
<Pestilence> ::lands, drawing her feet under her again,
then jumps over the top of the energy field that crackles between
the two podiums::
<Powerslam> ::raises his hands and sends energy balls at
Pestilence as she starts coming down from the jump:: Big mistake,
girlyACTION> PESTILENCE TAKES POWERSLAM'S ATTACK AT CLOSE
RANGE. THE EXPLOSION THROWS THEM AWAY FROM EACH OTHER. POWERSLAM
INTO THE WALL, AND PESTILENCE FLYING AT THE PODIUMS.<Pestilence> ::stretches out, grappling at the
floor with her claws to stop herself and propell herself back
towards Slam::
<Powerslam> ::winces as his head hits the crystal, seeing a
slight flash of white in his vision:: ngh... ::blinks a few times
then raises a hand and moves it from side to side, strafing with
a string of energy balls::ACTION> PESTILENCE IS PELTED WITH A SERIES OF ENERGY
BALLS, GETTING TORN UP A BIT AND DROPPING TO THE FLOOR IN
MIDJUMP.<Pestilence> ::snarls, looking a little less
amused now:: Wasn't my mistake, that's fer sure... ::pupils
narrowed to slits, sprints for the wall::
<Powerslam> ::glances from Pestilence to the podiums::
((adamantium is a conductor...)) ::raises the other arm then
sends another string of energy balls at her, sweating somewhat
heavily:: ((I didn't even strain this much against Cytorrak...))
<Pestilence> ::hits the wall and starts straight up it,
claws sinking into the crystal::ACTION> PESTILENCE EVADES POWERSLAM'S ATTACK, WHICH
EXPLODES AGAINST THE WALL FURTHER DOWN FROM WHERE SHE IS.<Pestilence> ::reaches the ceiling and extends her
finger- and toe-claws to their fullest, moving swiftly to avoid
losing what grip she has as she's suspended upside down::
<Powerslam> ::raises a brow at Pestilence then smirks,
heading towards the energy podium:: let's say I just take us both
out? Since you keep running, it'd be the quickest way
<Pestilence> ::cranes her neck to see beneath her, eyes
narrowed, then springs, launching herself downward at Slam with
the momentum of her leap as well as gravity::
<Powerslam> ::dives to the side, sending a few energy balls
below her to try and keep her in flight towards the podiums::ACTION> THE EXPLOSION HURLS POWERSLAM OUT OF THE WALL,
AND CATCHES PESTILENCE IN AN UPLIFT. SHE GOES FLYING RIGHT
INBETWEEN THE PODIUM, THE ENERGY CRACKLING INBETWEEN SURGING
THROUGH HER BODY. IN MOMENTS, PESTILENCE DISINEGRATES.
SCENE> MAXIMUS, KALI, STATIC, AND JAXION FIGHT THEIR HEARTS
OUT IN THE THRONE ROOM AGAINST APOCALYPSE, WHO WILL TEAR THEM OUT
IF LET UP ON FOR EVEN A MOMENT.<Apocalypse> ::holds one hand morphed into a
shield up, blocking Kali's flame and laughing:: Yes! Show me your
strength! ::morphs the other hand and forearm into a piledriver,
extending it into Maximus and slamming him against the wall::
<`Static> ::Moves to teleport behind Apocalypse and shoots
severalenergy blades into his flank:: Alright, Blue..you want
it..you got it.
<Kali> ::Hisses and flies up back into the air throwing a
shower of random fireballs at Apocalypse.::
<Kali> ::She reaches into her bag of dwindling sharpnel
heating up the metal before throwing at it as his head.::
<Apocalypse> ::let's out a grunt as the blades hit him in
the back, his shield staying up long enough to deflect the
fireballs and shrapnal before forming back into his arm::
<`Static> Does it hurt, Blue? I reaaallly hope it
does..'cause you've got one hell of a shocking lot of pain coming
to you. ::Charges a blade at full strength and shoots it directly
at Poccy's back, yet again::
<Apocalypse> Pain is not unpleasant to me! It is a
necessity to be of the strong! ::turns, energy bursting out from
his hand and hurling Static 20 feet across the room::
<Kali> ::Wipes the sweat from her face and then dives at
Poccy, causing a white flame to warp around her before trying to
kick him then spring away.::
<Jaxion> ::stands up, grabbing a shell from his belt to
reload his caster with:: Keep him there, Kali! Fry the shock out
of him!
<`Static> Urk! ::Gets sent flying and slamming down hard,
when he hits and groans:: ..Looks like I qualify, then..'cause
that really shocking hurt..::Tries to get to his feet::
<Apocalypse> AGH! ::staggers back, having not seen the kick
coming::
<Kali> ::Grins viciously showing the first trace of her
demonic heritage besides her wings and grabs at his throat while
still wraped in flame.::
<Apocalypse> ::glares at Kali as his body burns:: Do you
see? ::encloses his large hand over both her arms and pulls her
grip from his throat:: DO YOU SEE?? ::hurls her like a fireball
towards Jaxion:: Look at what you have had to become! You are now
stronger! Possibly fit to survive!
<`Static> ::Staggers to his feet finally and ignites his
energy blades, jumping at Apocalypse and trying to rake them down
his back:: Y'know..I'm getting just a LITTLE shocking sick of all
this crap you keep spewing.
<Kali> ::Shrieks in frustration as the flares around her
are killed and curls herself up for impact.::
<Jaxion> Shock! ::dives away from Kali before he's burning,
dropping the shell he was trying to load::
<Apocalypse> ::clenches his teeth as the knives rake down
his back, both his elbows swinging back and hitting Static from
both sides, laughing:: ACTION> KALI SLAMS INTO THE CRYSTAL WALL HARD, HER
VISION BLURRED AND DAZED, BUT FELT NOTHING BREAK.<Jaxion> ::starts pushing himself back to his
feet, looking around quickly:: Ohh where did that shocking bullet
go?
<`Static> ::Grunts in pain, dropping to his knees, gritting
his teeth as he tries to fight past the pain and slash at
Apocalypse's legs::
<Apocalypse> ::turns, trying to stomp down on Static::
<Kali> ::Groans lightly as she rolls over onto her knees
and takes a deep breath.:: ((So close...)) ::Sets her face in a
scowl of demerination and stands up and prepares to take flight
again before scanning the area for the missing shell.::ACTION> KALI SPOTS THE SHELL NEXT TO A FEW PIECES OF
CRYSTAL RUBBLE.<`Static> ::Grimaces and tries to roll out of the
way, cursing out loud at the pain caused by the effort::
<Kali> ::Stoops down to pick up the shell.:: Jax, I found
it! Heads up!
<Jaxion> What? ::turns to Kali:: Yes! Quickly!
<Kali> ::Grabs the shell and in one motion tosses it to Jax
before taking to the air again.::
<Jaxion> If this doesn't do it, then that's it.. ::catches
the shell and loads it:: Static, get clear!
<`Static> ..Easy for you to say..::Grimaces and tries to
teleport away from Poccy::
<Apocalypse> ::glances in Jaxion's direction:: I think not.ACTION> A BOLT OF ENERGY STRIKES OUT FROM APOCALYPSE,
HITTING JAXION AND FORMING INTO SOME SORT OF ENERGY SPHERE AROUND
HIM, PROPELLING HIM THROUGH THE CRYSTAL WALL AND OUT INTO SPACE.<Apocalypse> ::grins, standing straight and tall
as the crystal wall seals up:: Now, where were we?
<`Static> Jax! Aw shock..::Looks towards Poccy:: What's the
matter, Blue? Afraid he was actually going to hurt you? ::Holds
one of his sides, his teeth gritted behind his tattered mask::
<Kali> No! ::Looks strickened.::ACTION> AN EXPLOSION BREAKS A HOLE THROUGH ONE OF THE
INSIDE WALLS, ALLOWING GALLY AND POWERSLAM ENTRY INTO THE THRONE
ROOM AND BATTLE.<`Static> ::Looks towards the others and cracks a
bloody smile:: Looks like the odds just changed, Blue.
<Kali> You've taken too many! ::Screams in anger then dive
bombs at him, covered in fire again with her sword pointed to his
forehead.::
<Apocalypse> I have just begun! ::projects beams of energy
from his eyes that destroy the sword and blast Kali out of the
air::
<Powerslam> ::quickly surveys the area:: Well, I guess I
know what you've all been up to... where's Jax? ::eyes
Apocalypse::
<Gally> ::jumps through the hole:: ((no more will be
lost...)) prepare yourself monster... this is the very end of you
<`Static> Kali! ::Moves to try and catch her, ignoring the
pain of his ribs::
<Apocalypse> ::looks towards Gally still with a grin,
obviously enjoying this conflict:: Then come and end it.
<Kali> ::Plumments to the ground while attempting to regain
her control her wings.::
<Gally> ::contorts her face in a totally killhappy
expression as her plasma system goes into hyperdrive looking like
her hands are surrounded in white fire::ACTION> STATIC CATCHES KALI, RECEIVING BURNS AS HE
BODY IS STILL HEATED A BIT.<Powerslam> ::takes a few steps away from
Apocalypse, going over things in his head:: ((They must've tried
going head on already...))
<`Static> ::Curses a little bit at the burns, nearly
dropping her, but forcing himself to hold on, as he sets her down
on the ground:: Are you alright?ACTION> A HUM, SUBTLE AT FIRST, BEGINS TO VIBRATE IN
THE AIR ALL AROUND THEM. IT CAN BE FELT THROUGH THE FLOORS. SEEN
BY THE SHIMMERING LIGHT ON THE WALLS.<Kali> ::Nods weakly and atempts to sit up.::
Thank you...
<Powerslam> ::looks around:: Don't care if that's us or
him... ::plants his feet and raises his hands, sending a few
energy balls at Poccy, trying to push how charged they are::
<Gally> ::leaps straight up in the air twisting her self in
midair... and than plasma flares at the highest power she can
muster are directed at Apocalypse::
<`Static> Try and rest for a minute, if ya can..::Stands,
igniting his energy blades and looking towards the fight with
Poccy::
<Kali> ::Nods weakly and takes just a breather trying not
to look beyound the crystal walls.::
<Kali> ::Raises her head at the hum touches the ground with
her hand.:: ((What's going on...?))ACTION> THE ENERGY BALLS AND FLARES BATTER
APOCALYPSE'S BODY, DOING VISIBLE DAMAGE. BUT HIS BODY SUDDENLY
BECOMES A BIT LARGER, HIS HUGE FIST STRIKING GALLY WITH AN
UPPERCUT IN THE CHIN WHILE SHE'S AIRBORNE. THE BLOW DOES DAMAGE
TO HER CRANIAL STRUCTURE, AS WELL AS CRUSHING HER LEFT EYE.<`Static> ::Scowls as Gally goes airborne, then
dives at Poccy slashing at his body:: He must be drawing shocking
power from something!
<Gally> ::hits the ground with a lound thud as she than
slides across the floor::SCENE> IN ANOTHER PART OF THE SATELLITE, FLUX AND
LANDSLIDE CONTINUE TO FEND OFF DARK RIDERS. SETH, IN THE
MEANTIME, STANDS WITH HIS HANDS PRESSED AGAINST THE WALL IN
CONCENTRATION. HE CAN FEEL THE VIBRATIONS THROUGH THE CRYSTAL
BUILDING UP TO THE BREAKING POINT.<Seth> ::still focussing his sonic energy, trying
to channel enough to shatter the satellite:: ((Concentrate!))
::grimaces heavily, clenching his teeth as the battle goes on
around him::
<Landslide> ::smacks one of the Dark Riders into the wall,
grimacing as one latches onto his back::
<Flux> ::slashes at any dark rider that come near Seth::ACTION> A STRAY BLAST FROM ONE OF THE RIDERS GRAZES
SETH'S SHOULDER.<Flux> ::narrows her eyes at the dark rider who's
shot hits Seth and then lunges at him aiming her sword at his
chest::
<Landslide> ::hurls the Dark Rider from his back into a
group of others::
<Seth> ::heart pounding visibly through his chest, gets
hit:: Agh. ::drops one arm, still trying to continue:: Keep
it...up...Flux. Doing great. ::forces a weak smile::ACTION> FLUX BRINGS DOWN THE DARK RIDER IN ONE BLOW.
SMALL FRACTURES BEGIN TO SPAN OUT THROUGH THE CRYSTAL AROUND
THEM.<Landslide> ::notices the fractures and smiles::
You are doing it!
<Flux> ::gives Seth an encouraging smile before turning her
attention back to the dark riders::
<Seth> ::forces his arm back up against the wall, grimacing
again:: ((Almost there)) ::sweating::ACTION> SETH CAN FEEL IT ABOUT TO HAPPEN, WITH JUST
ONE MORE PUSH OF HIS POWERS.<Seth> ::forces every once of energy from his
body:: Cover yourselves! ACTION> THE FRACTURES EXPLODE APART ALL OVER THE
SATELLITE, BREAKING IT TO PIECES ALL AROUND THEM AND EXPOSING
THEM TO THE HARSH ENVIRONMENT OF SPACE.
*******EPILOGUE*******
SCENE> APOCALYPSE'S SATELLITE EXPLODES INTO CRYSTAL SHARDS.
MANY LARGE AND SMALL ONES IMMEDIATELLY FALL INTO EARTH'S
ATMOSPHERE, BLAZING DOWN TOWARDS THE SURFACE.
ACTION> SOMEWHERE IN THE SAHARA DESERT, ONE OF THE LARGE
PIECES RESTS IN A LARGE CRATER. ALONG WITH THE CRYSTAL RUBBLE LAY
THE MORLOCKS, BARELY CONSCIOUS AND VERY BADLY INJURED. ALIVE(for
the moment) ONLY BECAUSE OF APOCALYPSE'S ATTEMPT TO SLOW THE
PLANET-FALL.<`Static> ::Coughs up blood:: Shock..remind
me..not..to do that again..::Looks towards the others::
<Powerslam> ::groans then coughs painfully:: am I dead yet?
::tries to move to look around then stops:: ((okay, that hurt
more than I already do... I'll just lay here...))ACTION> A FIGURE STANDS NEARBY THEM. HIS FEATURES NOT
FULLY VISIBLE AS DAWN'S LIGHT HAS YET TO FULLY REACH THEIR AREA.<Kali> ::Breathes shallowly with a faint smile on
her face.:: Is... he... dead...? ::Groans softly as she turns her
head to look at the others.::
<`Static> ..Who..? ::Looks towards the figure::
<Gally> ::tries to look around... damage readouts almost
blotting out her vision:: that was... int-int-int-interesting
<Powerslam> what the shock happened up there? ::closes his
eyes with a wince before opening them again:: and does anybody
know if I look as bad as I feel?
<Death> ::looks down at them silently::
<Gally> *ZZZZT* we're screwed *ZZZzzzzzTTTtt*ACTION> A PILE OF CRYSTAL RUBBLE DEEPER IN THE CRATER
SHIFTS AROUND. APOCALYPSE RISES FROM THE RUBBLE, STAGGERING AWAY.
HE TOO IS BADLY INJURED, BUT HIS PRESENCE SOMEHOW REMAINS
POWERFUL.<`Static> No offense..not sure I want to look,
Slam..who the..? ::Eyes go slightly wide at the figure as he
tries to ignite his energy blades, despite coughing up blood::
Great..
<Apocalypse> A futile strategy, Morlocks. ::looks down at
them one by one as he staggers past, a grin on his face:: You
gave me an excellent challenge to overcome. A pity you now die
before my eyes.
<Powerslam> ::grins painfully:: guess I won't get to keep
that promise... damn... she promised to make me breakfast next
time...
<Kali> ::Almost lifts her head and cries out in pain before
putting on the sand again.:: No... we didn't kill him. ::Let's
out a chocked sob.::
<`Static> ::Spits blood at Apocalypse, trying to pull
himself to his feet, nearly screaming in pain at the effort::
<Gally> ap-ap-ap-apocalypse... ever hea-hear of a
mex*Zzzzt*ican standoff?
<Apocalypse> And my Horseman has come to witness this.
::stands near Death::
<Kali> ::Struggles to stand up, sobbing harder out of
frustration than out of pain.::
<Death> Death does his duty..
<Powerslam> ::looks at Poccy and keeps grinning:: Death
comes to us all, Apocalypse... see you in hell eventually
<Gally> ((self destruct arming... comence standby))
<Kali> Hurry it up! ::Glares at Death through tears.:: You
sadstic monster! Both of you! You've WON! Aren't you happy!?
<Gally> oh no Kali... they are... the big losers
<`Static> ::Struggles to pull himself to his feet, despite
his injuries and the pain he's in:: ..Not..o-over yet..::Watches
Death and Poccy::ACTION> UNRECOGNIZABLE THROUGH THEIR BLURRED VISION
AND THE DARKNESS, DEATH BECOMES EVEN MORE OF A BLUR AS HE
MOMENTARILY DISAPPEARS.<`Static> ..W-where? ::Blinks, several times, in
confusion as he continues to try to push himself up::
Agh..h-hurts..can't..g-give up..
<Powerslam> Damn... :;coughs:: won't even get to see the
face of death before he claims my soul... and I always expected
him to be my third grade teacher... guess I'll never know...
<Gally> ::rises to her feet slowly... balance obviously
impaired and missing several sections of armor::ACTION> THE LIGHT OF THE RISING SUN REVEALS APOCALYPSE
TO BE KEELED OVER BACKWARDS ON A CHUNK OF CRYSTAL RUBBLE. THE
FRONT OF HIS BODY TORN APART AND BLOOD MIXING WITH THE DESERT
SAND BENEATH. THE EXPRESSION LEFT ON HIS DECEASED FACE IS ONE OF
SHOCK.<Kali> ::Stands up biting her lower lip and
letting it bleed.:: ((I was lying... I don't want to go home.))
<Powerslam> ::begins to laugh rather gurgly sounding::
Guess he'll be waiting for us in hell...
<`Static> ::Cracks a slight smile:: ..Can't say..it's..an
unpleasant sight to see, before I die..::Coughs up blood and
stops his efforts:: He's..stopped..
<Kali> ::Makes an confused nosie and falls again into the
sand in a tangle.::
<Gally> ((primary acutator drive failure... power systems
critical... emergency shutdown in 3... 2... 1...)) ::falls over
in hibernation mode to conserve power::ACTION> DEATH IS SEEN PERCHED NEARBY APOCALYPSE'S
CORPSE, FULLY REVEALED IN THE LIGHT OF DAY. HIS LEATHERY WINGS
FULLY OUTSTRETCHED FROM HIS BACK. HIS CLAWED HAND HELD IN FRONT
OF HIM, DRENCHED IN APOCALYPSE'S BLOOD. THE FACE OF DEATH IS
SEEN, AND IT IS THE ONCE FRIENDLY FACE OF ARCHANGEL.<Death> I am Death. I come to all.ACTION> THIS IS THEIR LAST SIGHT AS CONSCIOUSNESS
BEGINS TO SLIP AWAY FROM EACH OF THEM.
SCENE> AN ENTIRE CITY NOW EXISTS AS A LARGE EXPANSE OF LAND
LITTERED WITH BURNING RUBBLE. THE AREA AND MILES AROUND IT APPEAR
AS A WARZONE, AND FOR GOOD REASON.<Cytorrak> ::sprawled out on a pile of flaming
rubble, his armor dented and helmet nearly torn off and crushed::
<War> ::stands over Cytorrak with one foot on the fallen
juggernaut's chest, his once hulking form now diminished to its
original size from all the energy expended in the battle, but his
eyes still radiate with power in his skull-like face::SCENE> IN ASIA, PEOPLE HAVE GATHERED FOR AN ANNUAL
FESTIVAL, REFUSING TO POSTPONE IT EVEN WITH THE CURRENT CRISIS
GOING ON. UNFORTUNATELY, A BRIGHT FLASH IN THE MIDDLE OF SQUARE
AND THE REMATERIALIZING OF PESTILENCE BEFORE THEIR EYES MAKES
THIS THEIR FINAL FESTIVAL.
SCENE> SHARDS OF CRYSTAL ONCE A PART OF THE SATELLITE STILL
CLING TO ORBIT. ONE SHARD SURRENDERS TO GRAVITY AND BEGINS TO
DESCEND TOWARDS THE SURFACE. A MAN HOLDS ON AND HITCHES A RIDE ON
THE SHARD. FAMINE LOOKS DOWN ON THE EARTH WITH HUNGRY EYES.
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